Costa Rican beaches welcomed a nice visitor. It is not a Hollywood actor or a famous singer, but a seal. According to officials, the animal arrived at Playa Bochinche de Garabito, where it sunbathed on the shore. After spending some time on the coast, the seal returned to the sea while the Public Force was […]
Climate change has a woman’s face
For better or for worse, climate change has a woman’s face. The effects of global warming, one of the biggest environmental problems, affect women the most, who are the link between energy, water and food. But if we analize the situation, there is no doubt that it has a Costa Rican woman’s face. The BBC […]
Is there a way to prevent cancer?
One-third of cancer cases could have been prevented. However, it is a desease that continues to claim hundreds, and even thousands, of lives among Costa Rican families. As consequence, on the International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, the call becomes a plea to take care of health and reduce the risk factors that attract […]
Ottón Solís requested to close BCAC
Ottón Solís, from Partido Acción Ciudadana (PAC), requested president of the Republic Luis Guillermo Solís to close Banco Crédito Agrícola de Cartago (BCAC) so it is absorbed by the National Bank or the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR). He made the request through a letter he sent to the President on March 6th, through PAC-OSF-018-2017 […]
A young, Syrian refugee could arrive in Costa Rica
A young Syrian refugee could benefit from a full scholarship in Costa Rica thanks to the Cenfotec University and the Habesha Project. The process is currently collecting the applicants’ data and the chosen one would arrive in the country in late April or early May. The armed conflict in Syria has forced 4.8 million people […]
The passive basic rate will decrease to 4.55%
According to data published on the Central Bank website, the passive basic rate (TBP) will decrease to 4.55% (5 basis points) from today. When compared to the same figure in 2016, the indicator is 105 basis points below. A fall in the deposit interest rate in mutual and public banks led to this decrease. The […]